White Papers and Case Studies

1. An Introduction To Optical Coatings 10/7/2024

   Optical coatings are thin films applied to optical components to enhance their performance. Various manufacturing methods exist, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

2. MRC Coating - Multi Resistant Coating 5/28/2024

   MRC-coated lenses repel water droplets, ensuring clear and pristine images even in challenging conditions. Explore how MRC coating simplifies lens maintenance by making cleaning easier and more efficient.

3. Salt Fog Silver Coating For Silver Reflector Optics 2/26/2024

   Discover how salt fog silver coating offers unprecedented protection against atmospheric corrosion and mechanical damage, ensuring prolonged optical performance in extreme conditions.

4. Chemical Strengthening vs. Heat Strengthening Of Glass Substrates 1/12/2024

   Examine a comparison of chemical strengthening and heat strengthening, two processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates.

5. Epoxy/Polyester vs. Frit Ink For Screen Printed Glass Substrates 5/8/2023

   Frit is a durable ink made of glass and ceramic particles that adheres well to tempered glass. Epoxy is a more affordable option that can be cured at lower temperatures and is good for thinner glass.

6. ClearView Theater Projection Port Glass Windows 3/29/2023

   ClearView from Abrisa Technologies is a high-end projection port window glass designed to increase transmissivity and ensure a high quality, bright and sharp image. This application note discusses ClearView glass features, and the benefits of using it in IMAX Theaters, digital cinemas, 3D projection technology, home theaters, and museums.

7. Abrisa Technologies Offers Bus Bars In Use With Transparent Conductive Coatings For ITO Heaters, EMI Shielding & Other E-Conductive Systems 10/13/2022

   Abrisa Technologies offers bus bars that provide the pathways for electrical connectivity or grounding points to transparent conductive coatings and are themselves, made of conductive material.

8. New Perspectives In Coating 10/6/2022

   Schneider Optics has embarked on a new path in surface-coating technology, which offers entirely new perspectives in the coating of optical elements.

9. AR Coatings For Space Applications 9/29/2022

   Optimax has successfully provided antireflection (AR) coatings for a wide range of space applications. This paper outlines the results of testing done to qualify Optimax AR coatings for space.

10. Testing All-Silica Fibers Resistant To UV And Gamma Radiation 9/23/2022

    This study examines the influence of the composition of the core material, preform production technology, and posttreatment with hydrogen on the optical stability of the all-silica optical fibers to UV radiation.